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Apps That
Went Free on
2020-08-06

Learn how to tie knots, ask a question and receive an answer, and put together puzzles with today’s collection of apps and games.

Week Calendar Widget Pro
iPhone
iPad
Week Calendar Widget Pro

Week Calendar Widget Pro

Crater Tech LLC

View all of your calendar events from the lock screen with Week Calendar Widget.

Those who are always looking for new ways to save some time.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Week Calendar Widget isn’t a standard calendar app in any way, shape, or form. It taps into the native calendar app in order to populate a lock screen widget with everything that’s coming up on your schedule. When you launch the app itself, you’re greeted with ways to customize the look and content of the widget. Week Calendar Widget includes a day timeline, a week timeline, and the ability to scroll through days and weeks.

You’re in a hurry. It easily handles complicated events that overlap, and assigns colors to allow for quick discovery.

You value your lock screen space.

Shark Puzzles for Kids Jigsaw Wonder Collection
iPhone
iPad
Shark Puzzles for Kids Jigsaw Wonder Collection

Shark Puzzles for Kids Jigsaw Wonder Collection

Eggroll Games LLC

Put together spectacular nature puzzles in Shark Puzzles.

The whole family.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

You won’t be able to resist the wonder of this jigsaw puzzle game. Each of the 44 jigsaw puzzles features a breathtaking shark photo to reconstruct. The jigsaw puzzles can be broken up into as few as four pieces and as many as 24. You’re also able to choose whether or not you want a colored background and outline hints. What more could you ask for?

You love jigsaw puzzles.

You prefer competitive elements in your puzzle games. You’re simply able to put together puzzles at your own pace.

Knots 3D
iPhone
iPad
Knots 3D

Knots 3D

Nynix

Learn how to tie 144 different types of knots with this detailed reference app.

Almost everyone will find Knots 3D to be handy at some point.

$5.99 $5.99
Why we picked this?

With Knots 3D, anyone can learn to tie a knot. You're able to watch each knot tie itself, and you can pause or adjust the speed of the animation at any time. You can also rotate each knot 360 degrees, and zoom in using multitouch gestures. Knots can be broken down by category or class, and they can be added to favorites for quick reference.

You can’t tie more than a basic knot. The 3D animations will help ensure you’ll never have another knot come undone.

You’re a master knot tier who has earned every scout badge.

Modern Magic Ball
iPhone
iPad
Modern Magic Ball

Modern Magic Ball

Hayden Watson

Ask a question and receive an answer with Modern Lucky Ball.

Those looking for a little fun.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Modern Lucky Ball is an updated version of everyone’s favorite fortune-telling device. Just ask a yes or no question, tap the 7 button or shake your device, and receive an answer. You can choose to receive classic responses, new responses, or create your own. The app also includes various themes and icon designs to choose form, Smart Invert and VoiceOver support, Apple Watch support, and eight languages to choose from.

You need an answer.

You’re not interested in novelty apps.